American Idol Top 5 Set List Spoilers Leaked: But Who Will Sing What?

The set list for tonight’s American Idol Top 5 performance show has been leaked by band leader Ray Chew — in addition to the previously announced British Music theme, the remaining finalists will also tackle a track from the 1960s — and now it’s time to speculate who will sing what.

First, here are the song spoilers, which include a lot of familiar titles. (Oh Uncle Nigel, when will you hire a year-round staff to start pre-clearing a fresher and deeper song library?)

Joshua Ledet: True confession: I’ve never been a fan of “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” and its Oldies Radio midtempo sweetness (though it’s better than “Sugar Pie Honey Bunch”), so if this turns out to be Joshua’s pick (and it probably will), let’s hope its his first number of the night. “To Love Somebody” (previously covered on Idol by Jordin Sparks, Josh Gracin, and Clay Aiken) has been done to death on the show, but with a stripped-down arrangement and restrained delivery, Joshua could easily catapult himself into the Top 4.

Phillip Phillips: “The Letter” will certainly fit into Phillip’s growly guitar-driven comfort zone — while providing him with an indellible hook in the process. It may also reinforce his superiority as a vocalist to Lee DeWyze, who tackled the track in Season 9. (Heaven help him if it doesn’t.) “Time of the Season” (previously covered by none other than Blake Lewis) is a groovy slice of nostalgia that could benefit from a P2 twist. Here’s hoping dude sticks to the melody on at least one of his performances.

Skylar Laine: If Skylar hops aboard the “Fortunate Son” train, she won’t be alone in pumping her fist and bopping around like a certifiable crazy. (Just don’t expect me to upload video of my couch dancing to the internet.) British Pop is a little trickier, but it’s been a minute since Skylar showed her vulnerable side, and a little torch and twang wouldn’t hurt “You Are So Beautiful” any, now would it?

Jessica Sanchez: Over the last few weeks, Jessica has shown she’s not afraid to get a little bit rowdy with her song selections, and “River Deep, Mountain High” is the kind of meaty exercise in holleration that is right in her wheelhouse. I suspect she’ll follow up with “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me”; her vibrato-infused delivery would definitely be a departure from Dusty’s satin smooth style, and could be an Idol Moment at exactly the right point in the competition.

Hollie Cavanagh: Hollie isn’t the most skilled strategist in song selection, and if she goes with the very tricky “Proud Mary” (which just popped up on The Voice very recently) it’ll continue that trend. For her British track, since she’s already tackled Carrie, Kelly, Xtina, and Adele, it wouldn’t be a surprise if she gravitates to another recent Big Diva Ditty in Leona Lewis’ “Bleeding Love.” Plus, since Hollie already covered Dusty Springfield in Now & Then Week, I doubt she’d go there again.

What do you think of the set list for Top 5 week? And who will cover what? Hit the comments and share your thoughts!

Couldn’t bare to watch this week, but for kicks flipped over a minute ago and caught Hollie, apparently her second song already, Leona Lewis – Bleeding Love, great song!! (sorry DET! haha), and wow I have to say she really did a fine, fine job with it.

Hollie : River Deep and Bleeding Love
P2 : The Letter and Time of the Season
Skylar : Fortunate Son and You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me
Jessica : Proud Mary and You Are So Beautiful
Joshua : Ain’t Too Proud to Beg and To Love Somebody

Well the only full performance I caught was Hollie’s Bleeding Love and I have to say it was bloody good.
I flipped back for a second at the end to see the quick overviews, it’s dangerous to judge by that but it seemed like Joshua,Jessica,Hollie were a clear top three. Skylar seemed super screechy on the second song, at least in the tiny clip they showed at the end. Phillip seemed OK but.

I think everyone did a fabulous job tonight! I was kinda put off by Joshua being so icky about Phillip putting his arm around him—he’s OBVIOUSLY straight, Josh! But the performances that wrenched my heart tonight go to Jessica–You are so Beautiful and Joshua–To Love Somebody–OMG, that performance was so—I can’t even put it into words. I have been a Bee Gees fan since I was in my crib in the 60’s–that song has special meaning to me and he gave me another version that just—-WOW!!!

Good to see Jessica given more airtime now, she’s obviously settled in a bit more and is being more outgoing (to the camera crew at least). Her “GIRL POWER” comment to Ryan should be something we all remember closing on the finale. The girls were obviously a tighter group than the two guys. Dude, Joshua , don’t resist, just let Philip win your heart. It is inevitable. LOL

P2 definitely goes home tonight.
Upon further review:
#1 Joshua – but he is on the Melinda Doolittle Journey. We’ll all be shocked when he exits in 2 weeks.
#2 Hollie
#3 Jessica
#4 Skylar – but she’ll be in the finale
#5 P2

When it’s Hollie vs. Skylar (& That would bw disappointing finale, but a girl wins)
Who do you choose?